Dior Lady Dior Inspection & Evidence Guide

Start with size, material and reference.

Lady Dior exists across sizes, materials, strap systems and seasonal configurations. Save the claimed reference when available and distinguish a current product description from the specifications of an older piece.

This guide does not analyze photographs or provide an authenticity probability. It structures the evidence needed for a better comparison and flags where a physical specialist may be required.

Your evidence checklist

Claimed configuration: Record size, exterior material, colour, hardware finish, strap type, reference and claimed production period. Preserve the original listing before it changes.
Silhouette and dimensions: Photograph the closed bag from all sides, base and top. Include a scale and note whether the bag is empty; contents and camera perspective can alter proportions.
Cannage pattern: Capture full front, back and side panels plus transitions at seams and edges. Compare pattern behavior only with the same construction and relevant configuration.
Handles and attachment points: Photograph both handles from above and the bases in macro detail. Record shape, movement, wear and any repair history without relying on stiffness alone.
Charms and hardware: Capture all charms, rings, feet, zipper and strap hardware together with their attachment points. Finish differences may reflect wear, service or configuration.
Exterior material and edges: Use diffuse light for texture and edge paint. Note refinishing or conditioning; a photograph cannot establish material composition on its own.
Interior, pockets and markings: Photograph the lining, pocket layout, construction labels, brand markings and country wording without cropping away their placement.
Documents and service history: Keep receipts, packaging and service papers as separate evidence objects. Match their dates, reference and description to the physical configuration.

Compare like with like.

Dior’s current medium product page, for example, describes a particular black Cannage lambskin configuration with removable strap, specified pockets and dimensions. Those facts are useful for that reference, not a universal rule for every Lady Dior.

The Cannage looks different from a current product image

First identify whether the size, material, construction and period are comparable. Record the difference without generalizing from one current example.

The charm finish shows variation

Photograph the entire hardware set in consistent light and ask about wear or service. Reflections and plating wear can distort colour comparisons.

The reference matches an online listing

That supports a reference-level question only. Confirm the physical configuration and provenance independently.

Common questions

Can the Cannage pattern alone prove authenticity?

No. Pattern observations must be considered with identity, construction, markings, hardware, provenance and the limitations of the photographs.

Are all Lady Dior interiors and straps the same?

No. Size, material, season and specific reference can affect configuration. Use the exact claim as the comparison boundary.

Sources and scope

Dior: Medium Lady Dior in black Cannage lambskin — primary source for one current configuration, checked 6 September 2026.

The official page identifies that example’s reference, material, strap, pockets and dimensions. It does not endorse PieceID or establish a complete historical rule set. The inspection framework is PieceID editorial guidance.